Saints fail to stop Brady as Pats pull out last-second win

Foxboro, MA (SportsNetwork.com) - Tom Brady threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to
rookie wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins with five seconds remaining in the
fourth quarter to lift the New England Patriots to a dramatic 30-27 win over
the previously unbeaten New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium.

The Patriots, trailing by a point, turned the ball over downs at their own 24-
yard line with 2:46 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Garrett Hartley then kicked a 39-yard field goal to put the Saints up 27-23.

It became even more bleak for the Patriots as Brady threw an interception on
first down of the ensuing drive.

However, the New England defense forced a second straight three-and-out. Brady
got the ball back with 1:13 to play and the third time proved to be the charm
as he led the Patriots on a game-winning drive.